[Series Review] Izetta: The Last Witch (2016)

Izetta:The Last Witch asks what might have happened during World War II if a witch with supernatural abilities were to suddenly appear in a country nearly annihilated by larger forces? This underdog alternate reality story piqued my interest, and though there are some major missteps, are those droppings enough to dissuade your time with the show?

Pros: I liked the characters; valiant Finé, brave Izetta, and cunning Berkman. The horns and melodies of the soundtrack reminds me of the stellar Final Fantasy Tacticssoundtrack.

Cons: Poorly told with myriad clichés. Watered down by desperate appeals to base sexuality (fanservice) through enticing camera angles and unrealistic character designs.

I can’t broadly recommend this series, which is frustrating, because with less reliance on trying to sell trite story tropes through blatant sex appeal, it could have been great. Not historically accurate, but an imaginative start. Instead it’s a disheveled mess that I might revisit.

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